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G.O.Ms.No. 202: Local Cadre Rules for Parishad Schools

Presidential Order 2025 Implementation | 23 District & 1 Zonal Cadres | 95% Local Reservation

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 2025, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No. 202 dated 02-10-2026. This order sanctions the scheme of organization for civil posts in Mandal Praja Parishad (MPP) Schools and Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) Schools under the School Education Department.

✨ Essential Highlights of G.O.Ms.No. 202:

• Coverage: Applicable specifically to all classes of teaching and non-teaching posts in Mandal Praja Parishad and Zilla Praja Parishad Schools across Andhra Pradesh.
• 95% Local Quota: Ninety-five percent (95%) of vacancies to be filled through direct recruitment are strictly reserved for local candidates.
• Separate Units for Administration: District and Zonal units will function independently for recruitment, appointment, seniority lists, promotions, discharge, and transfers.
• Overriding Legal Effect: The Presidential Order, 2025 overrides all existing service rules to the extent of any inconsistency.

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📋 Classification of MPP & ZPP Cadres and Appointing Authorities

The annexure to G.O.Ms.No. 202 categorizes posts into two distinct jurisdictional levels:

1. District Cadre Posts (Appointing Authority: District Educational Officer)

A total of 23 categories in MPP and ZPP schools are organized under the District Cadre:

Category Group	Designations Included
School Assistants (Subject-wise)	Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Studies, English, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Oriya, Tamil, Sanskrit, Physical Education, Special Education.
Primary & Elementary Cadre	Model Primary School Headmaster/ School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), SGT (Special Education).
Craft, Art & Technical Instructors	Craft Teacher, Art/Drawing Teacher, Music Teacher, Weaving Teacher, Vocational Instructor/ Vocational Training Instructor, Sewing Teacher.

2. Zone Cadre Posts (Appointing Authority: Regional Joint Director of School Education)

Sl. No.	Name of the Category of Post	Appointing Authority
1	Head Master Grade-II Gazetted in Zilla Praja Parishad Schools	Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How does G.O.Ms.No. 202 differ from G.O.Ms.No. 201?

G.O.Ms.No. 201 applies to Government Schools, whereas G.O.Ms.No. 202 specifically applies to Mandal Praja Parishad (MPP) and Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) Schools.

Q2: Who is the appointing authority for ZPP Headmasters?

Under Zonal Cadre rules, the Regional Joint Director of School Education (RJDSE) is the designated appointing authority for ZPP Grade-II Gazetted Headmasters.

Q3: What percentage of vacancies are reserved for local candidates in DSC recruitments?

As stipulated in Paragraph 8 of this order, 95% of direct recruitment vacancies are reserved for local candidates under the Presidential Order, 2025.

🎯 Conclusion

The issuance of G.O.Ms.No. 202 provides complete administrative alignment for teachers in Mandal Praja Parishad and Zilla Praja Parishad Schools across Andhra Pradesh. By formalizing 23 District Cadre categories and Gazetted Headmaster posts at the Zonal level, the state government establishes clear statutory guidelines for transparent appointments, seniority, and local candidate quotas in upcoming DSC selections.

Disclaimer: This content is generated for informational, educational, and reference purposes based on official government orders. Please refer to original notifications and gazettes issued by the General Administration and School Education Departments of Andhra Pradesh for official legal verifications.

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